The right camp experience can stay with children all year long.
- By Elisha Bury
- Jul 10, 2015
Deadline is July 31, 2015.
- By Elisha Bury
- Jul 09, 2015
Part of the challenge for families with children who use mobility equipment is helping classmates and peers to understand the "whys" and "whats" while encouraging inclusion.
Archer Hadley's project raises funds to install accessible doors and raises awareness of accessibility issues.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Oct 30, 2014
Wheelchair Challenge raises funds to purchase accessible doors while teaching kids about life in a wheelchair.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Oct 30, 2014
Spinal muscular atrophy organization will continue to work toward treatments and cures for the top genetic cause of death among infants.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Sep 22, 2014
A new study will compare effectiveness of stem cells taken from stored cord blood and bone marrow.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Apr 17, 2014
Project involves SMN2 genes that could partially compensate for defective SMN1 genes.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Apr 17, 2014
Nationwide research project hopes to study the progression of the disease.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Feb 21, 2014
Film Reel
‘Wampler’s Ascent’ Spotlights Determination, Forgiveness
“Wampler’s Ascent” is a documentary about Wampler’s attempt to become the first person with a disability to climb El Capitan, a mountain that spans the height of two Empire State buildings, and a feat accomplished by only 50 percent of the climbers who attempt it. Wampler who has severe cerebral palsy and uses a power chair can do only two things with his left arm: push and pull. And those two motions are all he needs to pull himself up the mountain.
- By Elisha Bury
- Mar 01, 2013
Just for Kids
What You Need to Know to Climb Mountains
All you need to climb a mountain is a good helper, some equipment and an adventurous spirit.
- By Elisha Bury
- Mar 01, 2013
Enabled Life
Accessibility Strategies for Life-long Planting
As seasons change so too do physical abilities. Whether you’re a senior with stability and walking issues, a person with a new spinal cord injury or someone who’s been coping with a mobility condition your whole life, gardening can be accessible. All you have to do is think creatively.
- By Elisha Bury
- Mar 01, 2013
Walking Exoskeletons Inching Toward Retail
For people with spinal cord injury, the nearest and greatest technology hope for walking again is the current class of exoskeletons.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Mar 01, 2013
The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) in Winnipeg, Manitoba, is ensuring that every visitor’s experience will include design suited for sensory, physical and cognitive disabilities as well as cultural diversity.
Sixteen athletes have been selected for the 2013 U.S. Paralympics Swimming National A Team. Five other athletes were also named to the National B Team.
Horseback Riding Is Therapeutic and Fun
Combining therapy, fun and sun on horseback.